Innisfree & District Agricultural Society Hosts 42nd Annual Fair

Innisfree & District Agricultural Society Hosts 42nd Annual Fair

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

The Innisfree & District Agricultural Society hosted its 42nd Annual fair on Aug. 10 with an abundance of enthusiasm and widespread support for the community-wide event.

Innisfree & District Agricultural Society President Deanna Jackson said they fed 190 people at the pancake breakfast, had 49 exhibitors in the bench show with approximately 30 entries in the parade.

There was a full slate of activities in the afternoon inside and outside of the Agriplex for fair goers to enjoy. Some of the activities included: a petting zoo, mechanical bull, axe throwing, and vendor market as well as beer gardens with local singer-songwriter Abygayle Durie performing some covers and original songs.

Parade participants

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A total of 50 children participated in the mutton busting. There was also a greased pig event where two contestants had a chance to win two pigs.

Parade participants

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Parade participants

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Jackson said this is the biggest event the Ag. Society hosts annually. There were several new events, and they were all well received by fair goers. Jackson said the turn out was great, and she wanted to express her gratitude to everyone who volunteered to help make the day possible. She also hopes to see everyone out again next year.

Call TracyBench Show exhibitors Max Fundytus, in front, along with Emma Nott, Stella Nott, Ava Nott and Olivia Nott.

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